AndroGel Lawsuit Lawyer in Knoxville, TN

The Knoxville attorneys at the Law Offices of Ogle, Elrod & Baril, PLLC are investigating lawsuits on behalf of patients who used AndroGel and suffered from serious complications as a result of the testosterone therapy. These complications include side effects like heart attack or stroke, as well as damages from costly medical bills, loss of income, or other hardships as a result.

If your doctor prescribed this drug therapy to you or a loved one, contact our AndroGel lawsuit lawyers today at 865-546-1111. We will review your case and work to get you the compensation you deserve.

What is AndroGel?

AndroGel is a widely marketed drug often prescribed to treat the signs of low testosterone, including chronic fatigue, decreased libido, and loss of energy. Until recently, there was no warning label indicating an increased risk of heart attack on any of the drugs in this class.

In order to qualify for this drug and others like it, your doctor should have checked you for a hypogonadism, or low testosterone levels due a disorder affecting the testicles, brain, or pituitary gland. In a March 2015 announcement, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) clarified that AndroGel is not approved for use in cases where a patient is experiencing low testosterone due to aging.

The FDA also stated that all testosterone therapy drugs must feature a black box warning label informing patients that use of these drugs puts them at an increased risk of heart attack or stroke. The FDA also directs health care professionals to make their patients aware of these risks.

If your doctor prescribed you AndroGel or another similar drug, contact us today. Our lawyers will work quickly to protect your rights and to seek compensation from the drug manufacturer to pay for your damages.

What are the risks of taking AndroGel?

Several studies have shown that men using testosterone therapies, like AndroGel, are at an increased risk for heart attack, stroke, and other forms of cardiovascular disease.

If you took AndroGel and have not already done so, seek medical care immediately. Inform your doctor of the drug you took and make sure that they record the results of any tests or diagnoses in your medical records. Our attorneys can use this medical evidence to establish the onset and severity of any medical complications you suffered as a result of taking AndroGel.

What are my legal rights if I took AndroGel?

If you have suffered a range of cardiac-related health issues after taking AndroGel or a similar drug, you may be able to file suit against the drug manufacturer because of their failure to adequately warn patients of the dangers involved in taking these drugs.

A growing number of people are pursuing lawsuits for claims involving heart attacks, strokes, wrongful death, and other health problems that they believe are directly correlated with use of AndroGel and other low-testosterone prescriptions.

Thousands of cases are being filed across the country, and in 2014, the U.S. Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation (JPML) took steps to coordinate proceedings and assign one judge to centralize discovery, maintain consistency with lawsuit rulings, and oversee all low testosterone cases.

In 2016, a judge selected eight cases to move forward to trial. Four of the initial cases involve heart attack or stroke and the other four involve venous thromboembolism.

As the first AndroGel case reaches its 2017 trial date, pharmaceutical manufacturers are under increased pressure to settle cases before receiving jury settlements, which may include punitive damages for gross negligence.

Can I file a lawsuit?

To successfully pursue a lawsuit against drug manufacturers, our attorneys can review the unique facts in your case to make a determination of how strong a position you have.

To win your case, we will have to show evidence of several factors, including:

Your doctor prescribed AndroGel or another similar treatment drug;

AndroGel caused you or your loved to suffer a heart attack, stroke, wrongful death, or other health problem;

The extent and severity of your injury;

The economic damages resulting from your injury, including medical bills, lost wages, lost or diminished earning capacity, and ongoing or future medical bills as a result of the health issue; and

The extent of your pain and suffering.

In the case of wrongful death, juries may also consider factors such as lifetime earning potential, loss of parenting time, or loss of love, affection, and companionship by the spouse. We may also be able to demand punitive damages for gross negligence by the pharmaceutical manufacturers.

How do I speak to an AndroGel lawsuit attorney in Knoxville?

If you or a loved one used AndroGel or another low-testosterone treatment and suffered health complications, the Knoxville attorneys at the Law Offices of Ogle, Elrod & Baril, PLLC can review your case. We will check to see if your claim meets the criteria to file a lawsuit to get the compensation you deserve for the expenses you incurred. To schedule a free consultation, call us today at 865-546-1111.